Secretary Perez posted a recap of a live chat on the subject. His answers illuminate the Department of Labor’s position on when a worker is an employee versus an independent contractor. One key response: “Tackling misclassification has been a priority since day one of this administration. …We focus on industries where wage violations are prevalent and workers are often afraid to speak up or don’t know their rights. If you want to speak to someone at the Department, call 866-4US-WAGE.”
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